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As you travel through Morocco, you discover a land of art and history. Everywhere, heritage seamlessly blend to form a rich and varied culture preserved by museums and art galleries. Several Moroccan cities brim with with treasures. Enough to fuel up your imagination.
In Rabat, many institutes are celebrating, as in many Moroccan cities, tradition rituels and new creations. At the Mohammed VI Museum, you’ll discover artefacts of modern artists such as those of Giacometti, exhibited in 2016.
The Museum of History and Civilization reveals the richness of Morocco's long-lasting history, from prehistoric times to the Islamic era. Let your steps guide you through the archaeological discoveries of Volubilis, Thamusida and Banassa.
The remains of the Merinids are spread all over the city of Salé, the Rabat sister city, amongst which the famous Merinid Médersa. It’s both an architectural and historical museum, which symbolizes two fundamental pillars of the culture of this dynasty: architecture and the learning of Islam and science.
Inside the ochre city stands a palace that charms its visitors by its natural beauty. More than a cultural place, the palace is a living brochure of Moroccan Islamic architecture. A masterpiece that combines bright colours, the art of zellige and marble, lush gardens and appealing stories.
Venture into the Amazigh museum, the former workshop of Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent located inside the walls of the Majorelle garden, where emblatic Amazigh artefacts are on display : ornaments, jewelry, costumes and ceremonial utensils.
The Yves Saint Laurent Museum is the cultural capital of the Ochre city and pays tribute to the famous couturier who revolutionized the world of fashion. It is an absolute heritage of Yves Saint Laurent as his sketches, creations and photos showcase.
A museum of arts and crafts that showcases the traditional crafts of Fez and its region. Located inside the Batha palace, you’ll find precious objects, blue ceramics, carpets, wooden decorations and costumes.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Nejjarine Museum is an exceptional selection of wooden handicrafts. From carpentry tools, musical instruments, to rosaries and weapons, the Nejjarine Museum offer you the masterpieces of craftsmanship of Fez.
Dar Belghazi is a private museum in Fez that belongs to the Belghazi family. A notable Fassi family famous for having art objects. To get a closer look at the reigning culture in Fez, make a tour to discover the jewels, musical instruments and weapons of the 17th century.
At the Dar Jamaï Palace, an exhibition of traditional arts and crafts from Meknes takes you on a journey exploring one of the cultural aspects of the imperial city of Meknes. Take time inside the museum and contemplate the outstanding architecture inside.
Taking its name from the Great Ismaili Wall, the Borj Bel Kari Museum is a living story of Rif and Pre-Rif pottery. The pottery collection displayed takes you to a trip from the prehistoric to the Islamic era.
The ethnographic museum of Meknes is a perfect showcase of the cultural richness of the city. Unlock the mysteries of traditional arts and crafts : from carpets, costumes, to pottery and decorative objects.
Safi, the capital of pottery and ceramics, is home to the National Museum of Ceramics, which offers a rich collection of pottery and ceramics objects from across the country. These ethnographic and archaeological handicrafts come from several Moroccan museums and are intended for donations.
In the very south of the country, where the desert borders extend, the museum of Laâyoune symbolizes the nomadic culture with its important collections that are dedicated for Saharan arts. This living collection of culture testifies to the great know-how of the Saharan regions.
The museum La Kasbah, former Palace of the Sultan, is home to handicrafts from across the country: pottery from Fez, Amazigh kilims, embroidery Chefchaouen ... The decoration is also surprising. The architecture pays tribute to the great know-how of the craftsmen: zellige, plaster and carved wood.
